Humble Beginnings

In 1989, original API founders John Danos and Zach Dominique started out with their tool boxes, know-how, and passion to succeed. The business was formed in the Lafayette, LA area as American Pneumatics, Inc. The name was based on the common pneumatic control systems back then and so the acronym would match the American Petroleum Institute, specifically the standards that govern offshore safety systems (and something starting with "A" would be at the beginning of the phone book).
 

 

The '95 New-Hires

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Business grew and Felix Dominique, former Chevron SCADA Tech, was hired in 1995 to start a New Orleans area operation. This business unit thrived and Felix went on to manage the entire business and purchased a portion of the company in the mid 2000's.

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Back at the headquarters, teenage high school student, Lucas Comeaux, was hired in '95 as a part-time helper. Lucas steadily gained valuable experience, worked his way up through the company over a couple decades, and eventually was promoted to General Manager. The role included full P&L responsibilities for Manufacturing, Field Services, and Automation for headquarter-based operations.
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Name Change

 

The business was successful in adapting to newer technology. Traditional pneumatic control systems transitioned to electronic control systems, allowing operators to remotely monitor/control facilities, trend data, and optimize production.  Power and lighting, hydraulic power units, chemical injection packages, and many other products and services were being provided. Therefore, it was past time for a name change. In 2004 the business was renamed API Control System Solutions. "API" was kept for name recognition and to continue referencing the HSE critical API standards and recommended practices.

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